Why can’t I select linked model Revit?

How do you select a linked model in Revit?

Select Elements in a Linked Model

1. If needed, enable the Select Links option.
2. In the drawing area of a view of the host model, move the cursor over the element in the linked model.
3. Press Tab until the desired element is highlighted, and click to select it.

Why is the link Revit button greyed out?

Solution: Change to a plan, elevation, or 3D view in order to add links.

How do I add a linked model in Revit?

Open an existing model, and link another model to it.

1. Open an existing model or start a new model. You will link another model into this model.
2. Click Insert tab Link panel (Link Revit).
3. In the Import/Link RVT dialog, select the model to link. …
4. For Positioning, specify the desired option. …
5. Click Open.

How do I edit a linked model in Revit?

Solution:

1. Scroll to the bottom of the project browser and select the plus next to Revit links.
2. Right click on the link you want to edit.
3. Select Open (and Unload). …
4. Make the changes you want then save and sync the file.
5. Go to File > Close (this will close all windows for the link file that you were editing).

How do I pin a linked model?

It is much too easy to accidentally select a linked model in Revit MEP and accidentally move it, so the link should be “pinned” in place so that people don’t move it on accident. To accomplish this select the link file and from the Modify RVT Links ribbon click the pin button.

How do you override a graphic linked model in Revit?

Visbility/Graphic Overrides

1. Open the Visibility/Graphic Overrides dialog (View tab > Visibility/Graphics, or type “VG” or “VV”).
2. Navigate to the Revit Links tab.
3. Under Display Settings for the linked file, click By Host View.

How do I import Revit models into Revit?

Within an open Revit Project, select Insert > Link CAD (file type . skp) … and select the SketchUp file. *We do not recommend the Insert → Import CAD method. More information about linking and importing can be found here.

How do I edit a Revit file?

Select an instance of the family in the drawing area, and click Modify | tab Mode panel (Edit Family). Double-click an instance of the family in the drawing area. Note: The double-click editing behavior is determined by the setting for the Family element type in the Double-click Options.

How do I edit an IFC file in Revit?

Merge or Edit IFC files with Revit

1. Open a new project.
2. Link there the IFC files you want to merge. It will create new files, with the *. …
3. Open these files in Revit and add or remove stuff. you can also update some parameters values.
4. Open another empty file.
5. Link the *ifc. …
6. Bind the links. …
7. Voilà